Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs actions he has taken regarding Simon Powlas, the escort of the Oneida Nation students recently arrived at the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes that as Powlas had already waited a number of days he purchased a ticket for him to return home. He was then informed by the local railroad…
1880-1889
![Return of Oneida Student Escort to Green Bay Agency Return of Oneida Student Escort to Green Bay Agency](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0456_09036_0002.jpg?itok=L6zo0a4C)
![Anonymous Letter Regarding Show in Pennsylvania Anonymous Letter Regarding Show in Pennsylvania](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0457_09419_0002.jpg?itok=IEvOvsyh)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards an anonymous letter from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania regarding three members of the Omaha Nation in a show. Pratt recommends that something be done to aid the individuals in question.
![Descriptive Statement of Pupils from Green Bay Agency and Transferred to Pine Ridge Agency, 1888 Descriptive Statement of Pupils from Green Bay Agency and Transferred to Pine Ridge Agency, 1888](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0457_09585_c3263_combined.jpg?itok=ZyqnqwSo)
These materials include a cover letter and a Descriptive Statement of Pupils regarding 4 individuals transferred to the Carlisle Indian School from the Green Bay Agency, and 4 individuals discharged from Carlisle and transferred back to their homes in the Pine Ridge Agency due to sickness. A single Descriptive Statement was used for both groups…
![Use of Penalty Envelopes for Patrons' Outing Reports Use of Penalty Envelopes for Patrons' Outing Reports](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0457_09747_0002.jpg?itok=oeRfuDkn)
Richard Henry Pratt inquires from the Office of Indian Affairs if he can furnish outing patrons with penalty envelopes for them to mail back outing reports on Carlisle Indian School students. Pratt notes that due to the increase in outing students covering the postage of these reports has become a large expense which could be mitigated through…
![Pratt Requests Approval of Lease for the Hocker Farm Pratt Requests Approval of Lease for the Hocker Farm](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0458_10050_0002.jpg?itok=XmtKdESg)
Richard Henry Pratt forwards to the Office of Indian Affairs the lease of the Hocker Farm and requests its renewal by the Office's endorsement. Pratt also encloses the agreement between the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Carlisle Indian School to reduce the rent.
![Auditor Acknowledges Receipt of Extension of Henderson Farm Lease Auditor Acknowledges Receipt of Extension of Henderson Farm Lease](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0459_10709_0002.jpg?itok=Z0SLZ2Vd)
William S. Day, Auditor, acknowledges receipt of the notice of extension of lease between Rev. J. A. McCauley, R. M. Henderson, Richard Henry Pratt, and the Office of Indian Affairs for the Henderson Farm.
![Comptroller Replies to Extension of Henderson Farm Comptroller Replies to Extension of Henderson Farm](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0459_10530_0002.jpg?itok=D3N54xPY)
Richard R. McMahon, Acting Comptroller, informs John D. C. Atkins that he has received Atkins letter regarding the extension of the lease between J. A. McCauley, R. M. Henderson, and Richard Henry Pratt to reduce the annual rental of the farm to $600 per year.
![Irregular Employees Required for May 1888 Irregular Employees Required for May 1888](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0459_10486_0002.jpg?itok=Bdg568ik)
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for May 1888. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.
![Pratt Informs Office of Receipt of Letter Advising Continuance of Hocker Farm Lease Pratt Informs Office of Receipt of Letter Advising Continuance of Hocker Farm Lease](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0459_10778_0002.jpg?itok=RKbtvUBv)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that he has received their letter advising the continuance for one year of the lease on the Hocker Farm.
![Recommendation for Two Apache Students from Fort Barrancas Recommendation for Two Apache Students from Fort Barrancas](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0459_10777_0002.jpg?itok=JMI4-M5Q)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter regarding a request from Colonel Loomis Langdon, commanding officer at Fort Langdon, regarding enrolling two Apache students at Carlisle. Pratt notes that he would be more than willing to accept the students but that Carlisle already has a disproportionate amount of Apache…
![Request to Return Delia Hicks Request to Return Delia Hicks](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0460_11204_0002_1.jpg?itok=TYX3ha7G)
J. V. Summers, U.S. Indian Agent for the Quapaw Agency, forwards a request from Henry Hicks that his daughter Delia Hicks be returned from the Carlisle Indian School. Hicks notes that he has secured a place for Delia at Earlham College where she can train as a teacher. Summers notes that Richard Henry Pratt has agreed to return Delia Hicks with…
![Special Estimate of Funds, Second Quarter 1888 Special Estimate of Funds, Second Quarter 1888](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0460_11373_0002.jpg?itok=vU_5uPoV)
Richard Henry Pratt submits a "Special" Estimate of Funds form for $240.00 to purchase a mule and two cows. An explanatory cover letter is included.
![Pratt Addresses Office Concerning Return of Delia Hicks Pratt Addresses Office Concerning Return of Delia Hicks](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0461_11792_0002.jpg?itok=w7PhHNbe)
Richard Henry Pratt addresses an Office of Indian Affairs letter concerning the request of Henry Hicks to return his daughter Delia Hicks from the Carlisle Indian School. Pratt notes his correspondence with Henry Hicks and notes that Delia's father, along with others from this enrollment group, was promised she would only be enrolled for three…
![Pratt Responds to Jurisdiction of Courts in Various Crimes Pratt Responds to Jurisdiction of Courts in Various Crimes](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0462_12163_0002.jpg?itok=37hqN1VM)
Richard Henry Pratt responds to an Office of Indian Affairs letter concerning jurisdiction of the Courts over the case of Etahdlueh Doanmoe. Pratt references Section 9 of the Act approved in March 3, 1885 regarding jurisdiction. Pratt advocates for firmer discipline in punishing crimes.
![Request to Return Dessie Prescott and Nancy Iron Son Request to Return Dessie Prescott and Nancy Iron Son](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0462_12164_0003.jpg?itok=nvmXosSS)
Richard Henry Pratt requests to return Dessie Prescott and Nancy Iron Son to their home on the recommendation of the school physician due to their health.
![Three Stars Requests a Wagon from Carlisle Three Stars Requests a Wagon from Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0462_12294_0003.jpg?itok=QRAFnoAs)
Three Stars requests a wagon produced by the Carlisle Indian School. Three Stars states that he has assisted the agent for over eight years and he also believes that having the wagon would show others at the agency the benefit of educating their children at Carlisle.
![Transfer of Crow Prisoners at Fort Snelling to Carlisle Transfer of Crow Prisoners at Fort Snelling to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0463_12917_0003.jpg?itok=gmndRVa8)
The Department of War informs the Interior Department of two telegrams that the Secretary of the War has approved the transfer of the Crow Indian prisoners at Fort Snelling to the Carlisle Indian School.
![Transfer of Five Students from Fort Pickens to Carlisle Transfer of Five Students from Fort Pickens to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0463_12813_0003.jpg?itok=socyPwBY)
William Endicott, Secretary of War, informs the Secretary of the Interior that orders have been issued to transfer Geronimo and the Prisoners of War being held at Fort Pickens, Florida to Mount Vernon Barracks, Alabama along with five children to the Carlisle Indian School.
![War Department Orders Sending Prisoners to Alabama and Carlisle War Department Orders Sending Prisoners to Alabama and Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0462_12543_0004.jpg?itok=BhKDZitt)
War Department orders directing Geronimo and other prisoners be sent from Fort Barrancas, Florida to Mount Vernon Barracks, Alabama in addition to sending certain youths to the Carlisle Indian School.
![Pratt Requests Harness Sample be Repacked Pratt Requests Harness Sample be Repacked](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0463_12758_0002.jpg?itok=Y-79XNRd)
Richard Henry Pratt requests that sample harness be repacked in the trunk and set aside until his next visit to Washington D.C. which would allow him to return it to Carlisle without cost.
![Answer Sought for Returning Nancy Iron Son and Dessie Prescott Answer Sought for Returning Nancy Iron Son and Dessie Prescott](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0463_12945_0003.jpg?itok=JPzI8OjB)
Richard Henry Pratt requests an answer from the Office of Indian Affairs regarding his request to return Dessie Prescott and Nancy Iron Son. Also requests what answer he can give to Colonel Langdon about the Apaches.
![Irregular Employees Required for June 1888 Irregular Employees Required for June 1888](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0464_13243_0002.jpg?itok=08ea9aQm)
Captain Richard H. Pratt provides the Commissioner of Indian Affairs with a list of irregular labor required for June 1888. Pratt also includes details on compensation, position title, and the number of workdays required for the month.
![Pratt Informs Office Safe to Return Two Students to Pine Ridge Pratt Informs Office Safe to Return Two Students to Pine Ridge](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0464_13366_0003.jpg?itok=HgK0Ragk)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the school physician has declared it safe to return two girls from Pine Ridge with an escort.
![Pratt Requests Round Trip Ticket for Escort for Two Students Pratt Requests Round Trip Ticket for Escort for Two Students](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0464_13367_0003.jpg?itok=uIIiKMGs)
Richard Henry Pratt informs the Office of Indian Affairs that the delay in providing tickets to two students to Rushville leaves them two weeks to go alone. Pratt requests that the Office order round trip tickets for them and authorize expenses of escort.
A note indicates the ticket for the escort was ordered on May 22, 1888.
![Delay in Transferring Apache Prisoners to Carlisle Delay in Transferring Apache Prisoners to Carlisle](/sites/default/files/styles/views_taxonomy/public/image-document/NARA_RG75_91_b0465_13955_0003.jpg?itok=qSghqav4)
William Endicott, Secretary of the War, replies to an Commissioner of Indian Affairs report on the transportation of Chappo and Go-So who are prisoners at Fort Pickens to the Carlisle Indian School. Richard Henry Pratt has indicated that while he is willing to enroll them at Carlisle but does not have the funds to transport them and suggests…